York University Leads Ontario in Culturally Diverse Performing Arts Education, Study Reveals

Elevating Inclusivity: AMPD’s Leading Role in Performing Arts Education. In a new research report conducted by Community Researchers, the York University School of Arts, Media, Performance & Design (AMPD) has been ranked the #1 University in Ontario for the cultural diversity of its performing arts curricula in Music and Dance. The comprehensive study, spanning June …

Celebrating Christina: Christina Petrowska Quilico in Recital

For over 35 years, world-renowned pianist Christina Petrowska Quilico has been instrumental in developing future generations of music industry changemakers at the York University School of Arts, Music, Performance and Design (AMPD). On September 29, AMPD celebrated her life-long commitment to the arts, education, and advocacy with Celebrating Christina: Christina Petrowska Quilico in Recital, held …

AMPD students join award-winning Fae Pictures’ newest production at York Motion Media Studios at Cinespace Studio

AMPD students join award-winning Fae Pictures’ newest production at York Motion Media Studios at Cinespace Studio Five AMPD students will be working on-set with Fae Pictures’ newest feature film, Queen Tut, at the York University Motion Media Studio at Cinespace Studio. The news comes after the studio’s Framing Agnes, directed by Chase Joynt (MA ’11, Ph.D.’ …

Embracing young Asian Canadian talent through design

Embracing young Asian Canadian talent through design From designing lipstick packaging to a horror movie title sequence, the creativity of young Asian Canadians was brought together in a diverse, virtual exhibition organized in celebration of Asian Heritage Month in May. The virtual show, Embracing Young Asian Canadians’ Talent, featured the work of young designers of …